Santander Sugar Group,a fully Mechanized Harvesting System in the Region

By: NP Staff writer

Belize City: 8th February 2023

Santander Sugar Group, Belize's youngest sugar industry, has rapidly grown to become a significant contributor to the country's economy. In just eight years, the company has achieved tremendous success and established itself as a leader in the sugar industry, stretching from Panama to Mexico. With its fully mechanized harvesting system, Santander Sugar Group has increased productivity and ensured optimum quality of its sugar production.

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